Distance From Yasawa Island Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, YAS - CMB Distance

The distance from Yasawa Island Airport (YAS) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 6865 miles or 11049 kilometers or 5962 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Yasawa Island ( Fiji ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yasawa Island and Colombo takes around 15 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yasawa Island Airport, Yasawa Island, Fiji to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 15 hours 47 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YAS - CMB

Kilometers		11049 km
Statute Miles		6865 miles
Nautical Miles		5962 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 47 minutes

Yasawa Island Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - YAS to CMB Flight Path

Location of Yasawa Island Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yasawa Island to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Yasawa Island, Fiji and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YAS - CMB

Time difference between Yasawa Island (Fiji) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Yasawa Island.

Location	Local Time
Yasawa Island (Fiji)	2026-10-29, 12:17:59 +12
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-10-29, 05:47:59 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Yasawa Island Airport (YAS / NFSW) Yasawa Island, Fiji

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka